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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mirror plate has some ghosting and some areas of spotting. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 117.5 cm

Width at Base: 106 cm

Width of Frame: 84 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
117.5cm (46.26")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1093251
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We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mirror plate has some ghosting and some areas of spotting. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 117.5 cm

Width at Base: 106 cm

Width of Frame: 84 cm

Height
117.5cm (46.26")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093251
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a central crest motif, beaded trim moulding, and side scrolls.
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Archive I A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a central crest motif, beaded trim moulding, and side scrolls.

Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a central crest motif, beaded trim moulding, and side scrolls.
Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a central crest motif, beaded trim moulding, and side scrolls.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Crest motif, Beaded moulding, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 117.5 cm (46 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror dates from 1870 and displays the ornate styling typical of the period. The wooden frame is finished in gold leaf over gesso, giving it a bright metallic gold appearance. The arched top incorporates a central carved crest motif flanked by scroll carvings, while the vertical sides display beaded moulding and elaborate scroll feet at the base. The mirror plate shows signs of age through ghosting and spotting across the glass, and the reverse is fitted with a wooden panelled back. The piece measures 117.5 cm high by 106 cm wide with a depth of 10 cm, making it a substantial focal point. In a modern home, this mirror is designed for placement above a mantelpiece in a living room, drawing room, or traditional bedroom, reflecting light and adding architectural interest to the interior space.

FAQs

Dust the gilded frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaning agents or water which can dissolve the water-gilded gesso finish.

A gilt arch top mirror can be positioned above a fireplace, modern console table, or sideboard to serve as a focal point that blends classic period features with contemporary decor.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit natural foxing or oxidisation on the mirror plate, plaster gesso underneath the gilded finish, and subtle wear showing the underlying red clay bole.

These mirrors were constructed using wooden frames covered with gesso plaster, which was molded into decorative details before fine sheets of gold leaf were applied to the surface.

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror specifically proportioned to sit above a fireplace mantle, designed during the 19th century to reflect candlelight and increase natural illumination within a room.
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